Herman Schopp
American cinematographer
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| Intro | American cinematographer | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Cinematographer | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 28 June 1899, Radziejów, Poland | |
| Death | 8 August 1954Santa Marinella, Italy (aged 55 years) | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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Biography
Herman Schopp (born 28 June 1899 Radzichower, Austria (now Radziejów, Poland); died August 8, 1954, Santa Marinella, Italy, age 55) was a cinematographer of the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.
Early years
Schopp was born in Radzichower, Austria (now Radziejów, Poland). He immigrated to the US (New York City) 29 August 1907.
Career
Schopp was cinematographer of The Mysterious Pilot, Son of Ingagi, The Secret of Treasure Island, and many other films. He was a World War II veteran.
Work with Frank Buck
In 1937, Schopp was a cinematographer of the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.
Death
Schopp died of heart failure while filming an Errol Flynn movie, Il Maestro di Don Giovanni, in Santa Marinella, Italy. A brother and a sister survived him. His ashes are interred in Beth Olam Cemetery in Los Angeles.